--- title: "Lyct — check charity number SC040020 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lyct a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040020. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lyct retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:13:09.151Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lyct is a registered charity (number SC040020) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £556 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Lyct? Registered charity number SC040020 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £556 Website [www.lochalshyouth.org](http://www.lochalshyouth.org/) ## What does Lyct do? To provide youth club facilities for Juniors & Seniors once per week in the winter months. ## What causes is Lyct registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lyct yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lyct is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lyct&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lochalshyouth.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lyct a legitimate charity? Yes. Lyct is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040020) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Lyct's charity number? Lyct's charity number is SC040020. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040020? Search SC040020 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Lyct do? To provide youth club facilities for Juniors & Seniors once per week in the winter months. Does Lyct have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lyct. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Lyct? Lyct's website is http://www.lochalshyouth.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC040020).